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Knowledge of Capital Markets
Learn how regulators, market participants, market structure, economic forces, and securities offerings fit together.
7 lessonsAbout 77 min
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4 modules30 lessons6.5 hours
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Course contents
Four modules in course order
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Understanding Products and Their Risks
Compare securities and packaged products, then connect each investment to its return profile and risks.
11 lessonsAbout 150 min
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Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts and Prohibited Activities
Follow orders and settlement through customer accounts while learning the conduct rules that protect markets and investors.
9 lessonsAbout 125 min
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Overview of the Regulatory Framework
Review registration, continuing education, conduct records, and the events an associated person must report.
3 lessonsAbout 38 min
SIE exam blueprint
What the SIE exam covers
FINRA groups the SIE content outline into four sections. This course uses one module for each section and keeps the published exam weight visible as you study.
Capital Markets
16%
Products and Risks
44%
Trading and Accounts
Module 3: Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts and Prohibited Activities
31%
Regulatory Framework
9%
The Products and Risks section has the greatest weight, followed by Trading and Accounts, Capital Markets, and the Regulatory Framework.
Start with the exam basics
Begin with a practical study plan, then follow the modules in order as each topic builds on the last.